Agenda Item 1 - Call to order and pledges of allegiance

Agenda Item 2 - Roll call and discussion and possible action to excuse Board member absences, if any

A roll call was conducted by the Recording Secretary and the following members of the Board, constituting a quorum, answered present: Chair Ms. Sara Oates, Ms. Martha Gayle Reid Lynch, Mr. Rolando Castro, Mr. John Eichelberger, Ms. Paola Escalante-Castillo, Mr. Mark McAnally, Ms. Stephanie Robinson, and Ms. Lisa Sprinkle.

ACTION TAKEN: Ms. Reid Lynch moved to excuse the absence of Mr. Chance Bolton. Ms. Robinson seconded the motion, and the Board approved the motion unanimously.

Agenda Item 3 - Opening remarks from the Chair and Board mission moment

Agenda Item 4 - General comments from visitors on non-agenda items

No public comments were offered.

Agenda Item 5 - Ratification of the official record of the May 19, 2023 Board meeting as approved for posting on the website by the Secretary of the Board

ACTION TAKEN: Ms. Robinson moved to ratify the minutes as presented. Ms. Reid Lynch seconded the motion, and the Board approved the motion unanimously.

Agenda Item 6 - Final orders and surrenders in the matter of:

a. Complaint #22-645 (Brian Lerch, TX-1380858-G)
b. Complaint #23-0376 (Bruce Alan Marcom, TX-1329459-R)
c. Complaint #22-761 & 23-0158 (Christopher James Green, TX-1360493-R)

Agenda Item 7 - Report by Education & Licensing Committee

Agenda Item 8 - Report by Enforcement Committee

Agenda Item 9 - Report by TREC & TALCB Joint Audit Committee

Agenda Item 10 - Report by AMC Advisory Committee

Agenda Item 11 - Report by Budget & Finance Committee

Agenda Item 12 - Report by Executive Committee

Agenda Item 13 - Staff reports on agency operations, initiatives and statistical data

Agenda Item 14 - Executive session to discuss pending litigation or receive advice of legal counsel pursuant to Texas Government Code §551.071.

ACTION TAKEN: The Chair called the Board into executive session at 9:59 a.m.

The Chair reconvened the meeting at 10:15 a.m.

Agenda Item 15 - Discussion and possible action to adopt emergency new and amendments to 22 TAC Chapter 153:

a. §153.6. Military Service Member, Veteran, or Military Spouse Applications
b. §153.9. Applications
c. §153.15. Experience Required for Licensing
d. §153.20. Guidelines for Disciplinary Action, Denial of License; Probationary License
e. §153.21. Appraiser Trainees and Supervisory Appraisers

ACTION TAKEN: Mr. McAnally moved for emergency adoption of the new rule and amendments as presented with an effective date of September 1, 2023; and to direct staff to prepare any new or changes to forms as needed for implementation. Ms. Reid Lynch seconded the motion, and the Board approved the motion unanimously.

Agenda Item 16 - Discussion and possible action to propose amendments to 22 TAC Chapter 153:

a. §153.1. Definitions
b. §153.5. Fees
c. §153.6. Military Service Member, Veteran, or Military Spouse Applications
d. §153.9. Applications
e. §153.15. Experience Required for Licensing
f. §153.20. Guidelines for Disciplinary Action, Denial of License; Probationary License
g. §153.21. Appraiser Trainees and Supervisory Appraisers
h. §153.24. Complaint Processing
i. §153.28. Peer Investigative Committee Review
j. §153.241. Sanctions Guidelines

ACTION TAKEN: Ms. Reid Lynch moved that the new rule and amendments be published in the Texas Register for public comment as presented. Ms. Robinson seconded the motion, and the Board approved the motion unanimously.

Agenda Item 17 - Discussion and possible action to propose amendments to 22 TAC Chapter 157, Subchapter A, §157.6. Request for Advisory Opinions

ACTION TAKEN: Mr. Castro moved that the amendments be published in the Texas Register for public comment as presented. Mr. McAnally seconded the motion, and the Board approved the motion unanimously.

Agenda Item 18 - Discussion and possible action to propose amendments to 22 TAC Chapter 157, Subchapter F, §157.50. Negotiated Rulemaking

ACTION TAKEN: Ms. Robinson moved that the amendments be published in the Texas Register for public comment as presented. Ms. Reid Lynch seconded the motion, and the Board approved the motion unanimously.

Agenda Item 19 - Discussion and possible action to propose new and amendments to 22 TAC Chapter 159:

a. §159.1. Definitions
b. §159.52. Fees
c. §159.104. Primary Contact; Appraiser Contact; Controlling Person; Contact Information
d. §159.105. Denial of Registration or Renewal of Registration
e. §159.155. Periodic Review of Appraisals
f. §159.201. Guidelines for Disciplinary Action
g. §159.202. AMC Investigative Committee
h. §159.204. Complaint Processing

ACTION TAKEN: Mr. Castro moved that the amendments be published in the Texas Register for public comment with changes as presented. Ms. Robinson seconded the motion, and the Board approved the motion unanimously.

Agenda Item 20 - Discussion and possible action regarding TALCB FY2024 Budget, Budget and Financial Administration Policy, and Investment Policy

ACTION TAKEN: Ms. Robinson moved that the Board approve the FY2024 Budget, Budget and Financial Administration Policy, and Investment Policy as presented. Ms. Reid Lynch seconded the motion, and the Board approved the motion unanimously.

Agenda Item 21 - Report on Public Funds Investment Act training compliance

Agenda Item 22 - Report on FY2023 Internal Audits

Agenda Item 23 - Discussion and possible action regarding amendments to the TREC-TALCB Memorandum of Understanding

ACTION TAKEN: Ms. Reid Lynch moved that the Board adopt the amendments to the MOU as presented. Mr. McAnally seconded the motion, and the Board approved the motion unanimously.

Agenda Item 24 - Discussion regarding requirements for license reinstatement

This item was referred to the Education & Licensing Committee for further consideration.

Agenda Item 25 - Discussion and possible action regarding recommendation from the Enforcement Committee to withdraw TALCB Advisory Opinions:

a. RE: Requirement of TALCB License/Certification (Readopted as revised 8.15.2014)
b. RE: License Requirements for Reviewing Appraisers (Adopted 8.15.2014)

ACTION TAKEN: Ms. Robinson moved that the Board withdraw TALCB Advisory Opinions regarding Requirement of TALCB License/Certification and License Requirements for Reviewing Appraisers. Ms. Escalante-Castillo seconded the motion, and the Board approved the motion unanimously.

Agenda Item 26 - Discussion and possible action to approve new and changes to TALCB forms:

a. Appraisal Management Company (AMC) Request for Inactive Status
b. Appraisal Management Company (AMC) Request for Active Status
c. Renewal of Registration as an Appraisal Management Company (AMC)
d. Appraisal Management Company (AMC) Change of Owner
e. Appraisal Management Company (AMC) Change of Primary Contact

ACTION TAKEN: Mr. McAnally moved that the Board approve new and changes to TALCB forms as presented. Ms. Reid Lynch seconded the motion, and the Board approved the motion unanimously.

Agenda Item 27 - Discussion and possible action on the application of ASC grant funds.

No action was taken.

Agenda Item 28 - Presentation by Pearson VUE regarding the administration of licensing examinations for appraisers

Agenda Item 29 - Discussion and possible action regarding possible topics for November workshop

Ms. Oates suggested a review of Pearson VUE's examination candidate handbook and an update regarding ASC grant funds.

Agenda Item 30 - Discussion and possible action regarding agenda items for future meetings

Agenda Item 31 - Discussion and possible action to schedule future meeting dates

Future meetings dates were confirmed for November 9, 2023 (Board workshop), November 10, 2023, and February 23, 2024, and tentatively set for May 10, 2024.

Agenda Item 32 - The Chair adjourned the meeting at 11:29 a.m.